scotttampa

pabst22

I can't vouch for these or compare to much, but I do have the Onkyo 616 which is a pretty comparable receiver and it is fantastic. If I didn't have speakers already I would return it and buy this in a heartbeat.

I think they market two different models - also many images of the back of the unit only show '230V 50HZ' or '120V 60Hz', not both as usually seen when something is dual voltage. I don't think the one they are selling here will work overseas, but can not say for certain.

OldMatador

scotttampa wrote:Anyone know if this comes with speaker wire, or do I need a roll for delivery day? Thx!

It comes with Speaker Wire, but it's cheap. You're better served getting some 14 to 16 gauge speaker wire, depending on the layout of your theater room. Also, invest in some banana plugs! Makes your life so much easier setting this up. Find those at Monoprice.com.

Here are the ones I bought. $1.76 per pair. Only need 3 pairs (Subwoofer has its own cable), which gives you a discount at $1.62 a pair.

OldMatador

I have an Onkyo Home Theater in a Box (2010 version) and I adore it. I'd almost spring for these.

If the receiver is being recalled, Onkyo will tell you when you register (This unit is being sold as new, so new warranty should apply). Since Woot is a subsidiary of Amazon, they are an authorized reseller, so the warranty should be valid and the repair is free along with shipping for it. I had my receiver AND subwoofer recalled, but it didn't cost me a dime to repair. Onkyo's customer service was fairly painless. The items are shipped to a local Onkyo authorized repair shop.

Arista07

I'm so annoyed with myself. I bought a Sony STR DH720 off ebay used (hasn't even shipped yet) and started to configure a setup consisting of 2 JBL ES20s, 2 Infinity Primus P143s, 1 Cerwin Vega VE-5C center and a Yamaha SW216BL sub. The speakers cost $500 alone and that's a 5.1 setup. I wonder if refusing delivery of the receiver will result in a refund from the seller. Or does it not work like that on ebay items?

I'd really rather have this Onkyo system as it's more compact and the receiver has more features (except the upscaling the Sony has). I haven't heard the greatest things about Onkyo speakers but when there are 7 of them it's hard to argue.

OldMatador

Arista07 wrote:I'm so annoyed with myself. I bought a Sony STR DH720 off ebay used (hasn't even shipped yet) and started to configure a setup consisting of 2 JBL ES20s, 2 Infinity Primus P143s, 1 Cerwin Vega VE-5C center and a Yamaha SW216BL sub. The speakers cost $500 alone and that's a 5.1 setup. I wonder if refusing delivery of the receiver will result in a refund from the seller. Or does it not work like that on ebay items?

I'd really rather have this Onkyo system as it's more compact and the receiver has more features (except the upscaling the Sony has). I haven't heard the greatest things about Onkyo speakers but when there are 7 of them it's hard to argue.

briannanoob

I am a not-so-attractive single gal on a budget so I went searching for a home theater system to attract men. Of all the ones I sat on, this seems to vibrate the most, with avuncular waves that pulsate in a most titular manner. Indeed, when the bass is turned up, and I'm sitting on the subwoofer at just the right angle, I no longer feel the need to find a man. Who needs 7.1" when this has 7.1 channels?

If you're ugly, and don't like the bar scene or idiopathic colloquialisms, then you should give this a try. It sure beats hanging out at bus stops, and just may be the best $499 you'll ever spend without the risk of disease or a broken heart.

briannanoob

briannanoob wrote:I am a not-so-attractive single gal on a budget so I went searching for a home theater system to attract men. Of all the ones I sat on, this seems to vibrate the most, with avuncular waves that pulsate in a most titular manner. Indeed, when the bass is turned up, and I'm sitting on the subwoofer at just the right angle, I no longer feel the need to find a man. Who needs 7.1" when this has 7.1 channels?

If you're ugly, and don't like the bar scene or idiopathic colloquialisms, then you should give this a try. It sure beats hanging out at bus stops, and just may be the best $499 you'll ever spend without the risk of disease or a broken heart.

By the way, this was not meant for a wet environment so you plan to use it in a tub or underwater, I'd recommend you look elsewhere. Also, this does NOT run on batteries so tailgating may not be possible.

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